Tag: Governor Greg Abbott
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Texas Attorney General State won’t abide by Biden administration directive to allow federal officers back into the park, according to Ken Paxton
Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas stated on Thursday that his state does not intend to follow the Biden administration’s directive to allow Border Patrol agents entry to a riverfront park that is at the core of a border conflict. This week’s Supreme Court ruling, which gave Border Patrol officials permission to dismantle or eliminate…
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Biden Administration Urges Supreme Court to Halt Texas’ Restrictions on Border Patrols
The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to force Texas to stop blocking Border Patrol personnel from a large area of the U.S.-Mexico border where many migrants cross. This sets up another immigration enforcement dispute between Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Biden administration. Texas Fences Key Border Park, Escalating Tensions with Federal…
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Allowing Police to Detain Unauthorized Immigrants, Texas Governor Approves Law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law empowering police to apprehend and deport unlawful border crossers. Texas Enforces Tough Immigration Measures Texas Republicans have criticized President Joe Biden for dithering on immigration policies, fueling this move. The state has increased immigration enforcement by bringing over 65,000 asylum applicants to cities and razor-wiring the Rio Grande.…
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A Texas trooper claims that state officials at the southern border are treating migrants inhumanely
In a private message earlier this month, a state trooper expressed concerns over procedures he considered cruel, saying that attempts by Texas authorities to prevent illegal crossings across the U.S.-Mexico border have put migrants, especially children, in danger of drowning or being wounded by a sharp wire. The trooper further asserted that Texas officials had been…
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Lawmakers In North Texas Favors In State Property Taxes Abolition
North Texas Lawmakers are in favor of property taxes statewide abolition. The inconsistent property rights and taxes should be voted on, said lawmakers. North Texas Lawmakers Call for Abolition of Property Tax North Texas Lawmakers are taking a third approach to the issue of property tax relief for North Texans. Republican leaders are split…
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The state’s supreme court confirms the governor’s decision regarding mask requirements
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Governor Greg Abbott was beyond his rights when he removed the mask restrictions that cities had in place throughout the Covid-19 outbreak. On Friday, the court decided that state law allows the governor “the legal right” to make these choices “throughout a declared crisis.” At the moment, the decision…
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Texas’s required car inspections are abolished by a measure signed by Governor Abbott
A measure that would remove the yearly vehicle inspection mandatory for the majority of automobiles in Texas was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday. House Bill 3297, which was passed by Texas lawmakers just recently, abolished car inspections in up to 17 of the state’s counties. Residents of Texas’ greatest number of counties will…
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Texas’s emergency license plate restriction is enacted by Governor Greg Abbott
It’s official: Texas would no longer issue temporary paper license plates. Rep. Craig Goldman’s HB718 was enacted into law Monday afternoon by Governor Greg Abbott. Paper labels have been historically held responsible for widespread fraud in the state. The issue was initially brought to light by CBS News Texas in 2017. Critics claim that it’s…